US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans

IMF and World Bank's Spring Meetings 2025 in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent waits for the IMFC Breakfast to begin during the 2025 annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
Source: REUTERS

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda to take concrete steps towards ending loans to China, the Treasury said on Friday.

During a bilateral meeting, Bessent also emphasized the need for an "all-of-the-above energy strategy" and exchanged views with Kanda on financing civilian nuclear energy.

"Secretary Bessent urged President Kanda to take concrete steps towards putting China on a clear path to graduation from ADB borrowing and emphasized the value of the Bank's work on procurement practices based on best value," the Treasury said in a statement.

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